Workday HCM Engineer

Allstate • McCullom Lake, IL

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About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Workday HCM Engineer to join our HR Technology team. This role will focus on system configuration, feature releases, and support across one or more of the following Workday modules: Time & Attendance, Recruiting, Compensation, or Security. The ideal candidate will play a key role in enhancing and maintaining our Workday environment to ensure alignment with business needs and compliance requirements. The Allstate internal job title used for this role is Vended Application Senior Consultant I.

Requirements

• 3 years or more of Workday HCM experience, with hands-on configuration in one or more of the following modules: Time Tracking & Absence, Recruiting, Core Compensation & Advanced Compensation, or Security.
• Proven experience in analyzing and improving HR data flows using systems such as Workday.
• Consistently delivered projects and tasks on time in fast-paced, high-volume environments, contributing to improvement in team efficiency or client satisfaction
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Workday certification in one or more functional areas is a plus.
• Experience with Workday Studio, Report Writer, EIBs, or other integration tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with SOX or data privacy compliance (e.g., GDPR) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday modules, particularly in one or more of the following: Time & Attendance, recruiting, compensation and Security and Role-Based Access Control
• Partner with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to deliver system solutions that align with business processes.
• Participate in system enhancements, testing, and release management.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and resolve defects.
• Ensure data integrity through regular audits and validations.
• Document configuration decisions, test results, and functional architecture.
• Resolve the issues and blockers for assigned features and product stories.
• Support the planning, conduct, and review of module and integration testing for all but the most complex projects.
• Assist with overall product planning by contributing to/creating stories for low to moderately complex features in areas of responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed